Multi-Entry Schengen Visas from Japan
Top 10 Schengen states by multi-entry visa share for Japan applicants — 3-year average
Across 19 Schengen states, applicants from Japan received MEVs at an average rate of 36.8%. Top: Italy at 99.9%.
Top 10 Schengen states by MEV share for Japan applicants
| # | State | MEV share | MEVs issued | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 99.9% | 2,013 | 2,036 |
| 2 | Belgium | 97.4% | 304 | 321 |
| 3 | Croatia | 94.0% | 63 | 75 |
| 4 | Bulgaria | 81.3% | 61 | 85 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 57.3% | 413 | 766 |
| 6 | Germany | 33.7% | 582 | 1,875 |
| 7 | Netherlands | 32.6% | 222 | 830 |
| 8 | Luxembourg | 32.6% | 15 | 54 |
| 9 | France | 26.4% | 981 | 4,003 |
| 10 | Portugal | 24.7% | 46 | 202 |
People also ask
- Does Italy issue more multi-entry visas to Japan applicants than other Schengen states? →Italy issued Japan applicants MEVs at 99.9% (3yr average); the average across qualifying states is 36.8%.
- Does Belgium issue more multi-entry visas to Japan applicants than other Schengen states? →Belgium issued Japan applicants MEVs at 97.4% (3yr average); the average across qualifying states is 36.8%.
- Does France issue fewer multi-entry visas to Japan applicants than other Schengen states? →France issued Japan applicants MEVs at 26.4% (3yr average); the average across qualifying states is 36.8%.
- Does Spain issue fewer multi-entry visas to Japan applicants than other Schengen states? →Spain issued Japan applicants MEVs at 2.1% (3yr average); the average across qualifying states is 36.8%.
- Has the multi-entry visa rate for Japan applicants changed in recent years? →Japan applicants got MEVs at 36.8% across qualifying Schengen states (3yr volume-weighted average); the trend page tracks year-by-year.
- How is multi-entry visa share calculated for Japan? →Multi-entry visa share = MEVs issued / total uniform visas issued. The page-level number is volume-weighted across 19 qualifying Schengen states.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a multi-entry Schengen visa?
A multi-entry visa (MEV) lets you enter the Schengen Area multiple times during its validity period. Single-entry visas expire after one entry.
What's the multi-entry visa rate for Japan applicants?
Across 19 qualifying Schengen states, Japan applicants got MEVs at an average rate of 36.8% over the last 3 years (volume-weighted).
Which Schengen state issues the most multi-entry visas to Japan applicants?
Italy leads with 99.9% MEV share. The full ranking shows the top 10 Schengen states.
How is multi-entry visa share calculated?
Multi-entry visa share = MEVs issued / total uniform visas issued. The page-level number is volume-weighted across qualifying corridors.
Where does this data come from?
Official EU Commission Schengen visa statistics, published annually. Corridors with fewer than 50 applications over the 3-year window are excluded to avoid statistical noise.
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